Remember I told you I had started working on a rectangular granny square afghan? Basically throughout the whole thing you are crocheting clusters of 3 stitches skipping a space and then another cluster. In the first round of the afghan as I was reading the pattern it said to do 4 clusters. The voice said "What? that doesn't sound right. It seems to me like it should only be 3 clusters." Well I didn't listen to the voice because I decided that the person who wrote the pattern must know better than me. I did not take in to consideration that no matter how talented one might be there is always a chance of error.
I haven't gotten very far with this.
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You are like me. For some reason, I am programmed to be a good girl and obey instructions, even if they seem wrong. I can see that the nearest end looks bigger than the rest.
At least you got everything together and started it... (yeah, I'm a glass half full person sometimes - lol)
Hugs, antonella :-)
The good news is that Duke gets a nice comfy afghan all for himself!!
It is an established fact (by Barbie, no less) that math is hard for you ladies. So, just let out a cute little giggle, and then go fry Duke and me some bacon.
It is looking very nice to me and just perfect for Sir Duke to cozy-up on! Bet he won't notice one bit as he's snoozing away.
So true ... whenever I ignore my 'inner voice' it never ends well!!
i am not like you or like Ginny, since I can't follow instructions at all. and that is the truth. do not hand me written instructions or a book to learn something. i have to be shown or either just poke around until i figure it out. this looks just right for Duke to sleep on or under. just the fact you made it is a big accomplishment in my world. i also can't measure worth a darn. even when i measure twice or three times, it is always wrong. hubby never lets me measure for anything.
Don't you hate when that happens?! I can understand why you would question it....how many times have we followed patterns for knitting and crocheting to the letter only for it to not look like the original sample :)
Very nice job!!!
An interesting design, Duke should enjoy it.
I'm still trying to finish that blanket I started in July LOL - the bits left over will go to a new blankie for the kitties...
That sounds like a plan to me :) When it comes to projects like this, I have no inner voice, so I would have kept on following the instructions. If I ever get to the point where I can actually make one of these, would you mind if I had you proofread the instructions, to make sure they are correct?
I know that Duke will love it and it will keep him nice and toasty on those cold nights.
Have a great weekend!
I think it looks perfect to me and it's certainly going to make a fabulous blanket for Duke!
I get so irritated with myself when I don't listen to that voice. Especially when it tells me to eat chocolate.
I'm loving Erika's comment about her voice and chocolate! I completely agree! I'm not good with directions. I do better just jumping in and learning hands on. :) It looks perfect for Duke!
yep, we never go wrong listening to that inner voice.
Well I have to say, that looks pretty darn good to us, whether it is three or four clusters. Well done. Take care.
Well I have to say, that looks pretty darn good to us, whether it is three or four clusters. Well done. Take care.
I hate when things like that happen! At least all is not lost! I bet Duke would love to warm his toes on it.
It looks good to me. I always use a cluster of three when I make the granny stitch. Duke will be nice and warm with a pretty blanket to snooze on. Keep on stitchin'
One of my biggest pet peeves is patterns that turn out to prove that no one actually ever MADE the item.
I do see it Ann. I have often had the same problems with patterns and I have learnt to listen to my instincts now as I got fed up with pulling stuff down and restarting. However it is incredibly annoying to have to do this with something you have paid for!!
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